The Rhythmic Structure of Music (Phoenix Books)

Meyer, Leonard B.,Cooper, Grosvenor

ISBN 10: 0226115224 / ISBN 13: 9780226115221

Published by University of Chicago Press, 1963

About this Item

Very Good. Used with some reading wear but is still in great reading condition. No markings in text.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Rhythmic Structure of Music (Phoenix Books)
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Publication Date: 1963
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0226115224
• ISBN 13: 9780226115221
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

In this influential book on the subject of rhythm, the authors develop a theoretical framework based essentially on a Gestalt approach, viewing rhythmic experience in terms of pattern perception or groupings. Musical examples of increasing complexity are used to provide training in the analysis, performance, and writing of rhythm, with exercises for the student's own work.

"This is a path-breaking work, important alike to music students and teachers, but it will make profitable reading for performers, too."—New York Times Book Review

"When at some future time theories of rhythm . . . are . . . as well understood, and as much discussed as theories of harmony and counterpoint . . . they will rest in no small measure on the foundations laid by Cooper and Meyer in this provocative dissertation on the rhythmic structure of music."—Notes

". . . . a significant, courageous and, on the whole, successful attempt to deal with a very controversial and neglected subject. Certainly no one who takes the time to read it will emerge from the experience unchanged or unmoved."—Journal of Music Theory

The late GROSVENOR W. COOPER, author of Learning to Listen, was professor of music at the University of California at Santa Cruz.

About the Author

Grosvenor W. Cooper was professor of music and professor of humanities in the College, University of Chicago. He was coauthor of The Rhythmic Structure of Music.